Culture
Winter Home-canning (Zimnica)
Winter home-canning (Zimnica) When the roasted peppers start to smell, I know that summer is coming to an end and that you should slowly start your winter season preparations. Ajvar, pindjur, sauerkraut, cucumbers, carrots, or cauliflower. These are all favorite delicacies that we will eat during the winter days. As a child, I loved to…
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Slava Slava is the third most important holiday besides Christmas and Easter for Orthodox believers in Serbia and Republika Srpska. This beautiful family tradition is also called baptismal slava or baptismal name. Interestingly, Slava as a tradition is only celebrated by Orthodox Christian Serbians, so it is often presented as a sign of the identity…
Read MoreOrthodox Christmas
Orthodox Christmas Christmas is often called the happiest Christian holiday. Christmas is believed to bring joy, love, and harmony. It is a holy day that celebrates family and family values, and is preceded by a series of customs that begin 3 weeks before. Ortodox Christmas and the customs that accompany it It all starts with…
Read MoreVanilice – Traditional Serbian delicacy
Vanilice – Traditional Serbian delicacy A delicacy that takes us back to childhood, and creates memories for the new generation that remain deeply etched. The famous vanilice is a part of the Serbian culinary tradition. Why are vanilce a favorite dessert for many and what makes them so special? Apart from the crispy dough, which…
Read MoreThe tradition of herb collecting
Tradition of herb collecting Centuries ago, the tradition of collecting medicinal herbs and their use in the treatment and support of health has a very important role. The territory of Serbia, thanks to its geographical position, geological diversity, as well as the influence of various climatic factors, is one of the most important centers of…
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